Please see the Associate of Applied Science page for a list of all courses filling general education requirements.

Mission

The mission of the Associate of Applied Science in Technology is to provide employment-related knowledge and skills necessary as a professional in a chosen field of study.

Student Learning Outcomes

Students who complete an Associate of Applied Science in Technology are expected to:

  • Know the subject matter appropriate to the emphasis of the degree. (WNC SLO 1,3,6,7)
  • Communicate effectively and appropriately, in oral and written form. (WNC SLO 2)
  • Locate, evaluate and properly utilize the tools and resources appropriate to a technology degree professional. (WNC SLO 1,6,7)
  • Acquire skills and perform tasks necessary for employment or career enhancement. (WNC SLO 1,7)
  • Developed an appreciation of the importance of social, ethical, legal and diversity issues. (WNC SLO 5,7)
  • Developed an appreciation of the need and importance of lifelong learning. (WNC SLO 1)

Required Courses


Course Title Units
Total Requirements 60 Units
Program Requirements 36 Units
DFT 110 Blueprint Reading for Industry 3
MTT 105 Machine Shop I 3
MTT 106 Machine Shop Practice I 2
MTT 110 Machine Shop II 3
MTT 111 Machine Shop Practice II 2
MTT 230 Computer Numerical Control I 4
MTT 232 Computer Numerical Control II 4
MTT 250 Machine Shop III 3
MTT 251 Machine Shop Practice III 2
MTT 260 Machine Shop IV 3
Choose 7 units from the following program electives:
AIT 101 Fundamentals of Applied Industrial Technology 4
MTT 261 Machine Projects 1-6
MTT 262 Machine Shop Practice IV 2
MTT 292 Computer-Aided Manufacturing I 4
MTT 293 Computer-Aided Manufacturing II 4
MTT 295 Work Experience 1-6
Any MTT Course 1-6
Related WELD or other technical/trade course 1-6
General Education Requirements 24 Units
English/Communications Requirements:
Recommend: Bus 107
Must include a writing course
6
Human Relations Requirement:
Recommended: BUS 110
3
Humanities/Social Science Requirement 3
Mathematics Requirement: 
Recommended: MATH 110
3
Science Requirement 3
U.S. and Nevada Constitution Requirement 3
General Elective 3

Suggested Course Sequence


MACHINE TOOL TECHNOLOGY - Associate of Applied Science
First Semester Units Third Semester Units
MTT 105 3 MTT 230 4
MTT 106 2 MTT 250 3
English Course (BUS 107 Recommended) 3 MTT 251 2
Human Relations 3 Humanities/Social Science 3
Science 3 Program Elective Units vary
Second Semester Units Fourth Semester Units
DFT 110 3 MTT 232 4
MTT 110 3 MTT 260 3
MTT 111 2 General Elective 3
English/Communication 3 Program Elective Units vary
Mathematics 3 U.S./NV Constitution 3